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26 states have taken steps to #TearThePaperCeiling by committing to remove unnecessary degree requirements for state jobs. Love to see this from our friends at Opportunity@Work. Only 24 states to go! ??#SkillsFirst #SkillsBasedHiring #UntappedTalent

Cara Plus, Corporate Coalition of Chicago, The Executives' Club of Chicago', and eight other leading organizations are coming together to present Showcasing Promising Talent Solutions, a free virtual event on Thursday, April 24 from 12-1 pm. The Showcase is designed to help companies meet today’s human capital challenges from fostering inclusive workplaces to building robust talent pipelines. Each session will focus on a specific topic such as expanding your talent pipelines, fair chance hiring, apprenticeship models, plus discussions on emerging issues including AI in the talent landscape. Register for this free virtual event: https://lnkd.in/efJ6p8C5 #LetsGetToWork #UntappedTalent

Having trouble hiring and retaining young talent? Join the Generation Work Challenge for companies looking to pilot initiatives that support and develop young adults (18-29 years old). This untapped talent pool is often overcoming disparate opportunities to succeed, but they can become some of your best employees when given a chance and the resources to thrive. Our cohort experience, in partnership with Corporate Coalition of Chicago and Chicagoland Workforce Funder Alliance, is designed for teams of business leaders in Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Community Engagement, and Operations. Our kickoff session is Wednesday, April 16! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gd-bdpsu

The?Corporate Coalition, the?The Executives' Club of Chicago', Cara Plus, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Chicagoland Workforce Funder Alliance, Cook County Government Bureau of Economic Development, Health Care Council of Chicago (HC3), Network of Employer-led Workforce Solutions (NEWS), Skills for Chicagoland's Future, and World Business Chicago are coming together to present Showcasing Promising Talent Solutions, a free virtual event on Thursday, April 24 from noon to 1 p.m. The Showcase is designed to help companies meet today’s human capital challenges from fostering inclusive workplaces to building robust talent pipelines. Each session will focus on a specific topic such as expanding your talent pipelines, fair chance hiring, apprenticeship models, plus discussions on emerging issues including AI in the talent landscape. The focus will be on business-to-business discussion, hearing directly from those who have implemented new practices and those exploring new challenges.?Expect insights, connections, and practical information to enrich your thinking and inspire action. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/efJ6p8C5 #Workforce #Free #Showcase #Collaboration #Chicago #WorkforceDevelopment #HiringStrategy #TalentAcquisition #Partnership #PracticeChange #Inclusion

Hey David, #RingThatBell! We are thrilled to introduce David Song as our Managing Director of Cara Plus. ???? David has dedicated most of his career to education and community work, and he will be instrumental in helping us expand the Cara Plus footprint on both a regional and national level. Join us in welcoming David to the Cara community! #ThatsMyFriend #LetsGetToWork

On a recent episode of The Manufacturing Employer podcast, our very own Ellen Sauter, M.A. (MSW) and Cara Klyn discuss how Cara Chicago builds lasting relationships with companies that employ job seekers who are overcoming barriers to employment. Listen to "Empowering Second Chances in Manufacturing" at https://lnkd.in/gx_at5Xf. #LetsGetToWork #CaraPlus #WorkforceDevelopment

Last Friday,?the Corporate Coalition of Chicago & Cara Plus kicked off our THIRD Fair Chance Hiring Cohort! This year's cohort is our largest?ever. NINE great organizations have raised their hands to learn how hiring more individuals with arrest and conviction?records can be a big win for them AND the communities they serve. Thanks to our phenomenal?cohort members and team who spent their day with us at The Chicago Community Trust. We look forward to learning and growing together while piloting Fair Chance Hiring strategies over the next 9 months. #Chicago #BusinessUNusual #FairChanceHiring #SecondChanceHiring #TalentAcquisition #Hiring #HR #BusinessProcessChange #Inclusion #Access #Opportunity Stephanie Dolan, Liana Bran, Molly Verghese, Antoine Watson, Corneisha Fowler, Ellen Sauter, M.A. (MSW), Elaine Ross, Kylin Decker, Tim Loeffler, Marcos Gonzales, Melinda W., Elizabeth Mieliwocki

In honor of Black History Month, join us on February 19 for a virtual conversation on how employment social enterprises fuel economic mobility on Chicago’s South and West Sides. This virtual event is free, but we request that you RSVP at https://lnkd.in/du--svUJ #CaraConversations

For more than five years, Pamela Bozeman-Evans has served as Chief Operating Officer of New Moms, providing strategic insight for their employment social enterprise, Bright Endeavors. With her leadership, Bright Endeavors employs young moms 24 years and younger, who learn to make beautiful candles and gain confidence, job training, and the start of a career path. Join us for Conversations with Cara: The Business of Profit and Purpose to learn directly from Pamela about how ESEs are fueling economic mobility in our South and West Side neighborhoods. RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gkfhryjz. #CaraConversations

During Growing Home Inc.'s three-year strategic plan, Janelle St. John’s leadership helped the employment social enterprise (ESE) increase their fresh food distribution in Englewood by 90% while also providing job training and employment opportunities for Englewood residents. Join us for Conversations with Cara: The Business of Profit and Purpose to learn directly from Janelle about how ESEs are fueling economic mobility in our South and West Side neighborhoods. RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gkfhryjz. #CaraConversations